A unique but fascinating conifer that produces a dome of whipcord-like weeping foliage with the most unusual braided appearance. Thuja plicata ?Whipcord? is an evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage, acquiring bronze tones over the winter months, providing year round interest and structure. It is a dwarf variety of Western Red Cedar, although distinctly different, typically growing as a flat mound when young, but eventually forming a more rounded shape over time. This interesting shrub has been awarded an RHS AGM and will certainly create a talking point if grown in rockeries or as a stand-alone specimen. Height: 200cm (78?). Spread: 120cm (48?).
Commonly known as Shooting Stars, this unusual perennial deserves to be more widely grown in UK gardens. The spring blooms are similar to Cyclamen, with reflexed petals and a lovely deep pink colour, but carried on much taller, 45cm (18) stems.
This modern variety of traditional speedwell is an ideal perennial for the front of garden borders. Year after year it will form a dense mat of foliage, punctuated by numerous rising stems that harbour hundreds of deep purple flowers. Height and spread 30cm. Supplied in 2 litre pots.
Ajuga reptans 'Catlins Giant' is grown for its foliage as much as its flowers, slowly spreading to form a carpet of glossy, purple-green leaves. This semi-evergreen perennial flowers from late spring through to midsummer, producing masses of upright spikes of blue-purple flowers that are highly attractive to bees. 'Catlins Giant' is a popular Bugle selection, with larger leaves and flowers than the original species, and has been awarded a prestigious RHS AGM. Perfect as ground cover for woodland gardens and shady borders, Ajuga plants prefer partial shade, and are extremely low maintenance. Height: 50cm (20). Spread up to 1m (39).
Gunnera manicata is famed for its giant evergreen leaves, which can reach 1-2 metres across! This Giant Rhubarb may not be suitable for smaller gardens, due to its sheer size, but it looks impressive and is ideal for waterlogged soil. A planting near water shows the leaves off to their best with spectacular reflections. An attention-grabbing addition to your garden, Gunnera manicata is durable and architectural and holds an RHS AGM. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 4m (13').
White petals are heavily patterned with rich blue and a yellow stripe with dark blue freckles, pushing through the cold soil to brighten the late winter garden. This adorable dwarf iris is a fantastic variety for patio pots, rockeries, windowboxes and at the front of borders. Ht. 15-20cm
This fabulous summer perennial provides a stunning blue accent to planting schemes, flowering on tall, upright stems throughout the summer months. Later, attractive seedheads form, prolonging the season of interest right into autumn.
Kent & Stowe Carbon Steel Hand Trowel and Fork are the ideal tools for planting bulbs and seedlings in borders and raised beds. Designed with functionality and performance in mind, they feature high-quality, robust carbon steel heads. There beautiful FSC Ash wood tapered handles are built for comfort and longevity. The traditional, hand crafted Carbon Steel Hand Trowel and Fork both come with a 10 year guarantee.Designed for cutting green, live wood, the Kent and Stowe Traditional Bypass Secateurs are perfect for pruning. Their non-stick carbon steel blades are ground for a smoother cut and they come with a 5 year guarantee. Comfort grip handles are gentle on hands and wrists.Traditional Bypass Secateurs Product Dimensions: Height: 29cm, Width: 14cm, Depth 2.5cm.Hand Trowel Product Dimensions: Length: 34cm, Width: 8.5cm.Hand Fork Product Dimensions: Length: 31cm, Width: 8cm.
This easy to grow Coleus Canina keeps cats, dogs, rabbits and foxes away from your garden, also known as the ?Scaredy Cat? Plant. It produces an odour that cats in particular find offensive. It will be at its most effective when planted in a sunny spot, because the odour gets stronger the hotter leaves become ? fortunately the odour is barely obvious to humans! Coleus Caninai is easy to grow and will thrive on neglect as it is a naturally drought tolerant plant. It even produces attractive blue flowers during the summer months and early autumn. Height: 45cm (18).
This wonderfully-shaped shrub rises up like Mount Kilimanjaro with a glorious pyramidal habit, upon which, tiers of branches bear clusters of pure white lacecap flowers in early summer. Autumn sees the leaves turn shades of orange and red with the added bonus of red berries for winter colour. Supplied in 19cm pots.
Reduce flies in your greenhouse by using these Greenhouse Fly Catchers. Simply hang them up in areas of your greenhouse, and they will start catching flies.
A brand new hybrid lily featuring bright yellow petals tipped with rosy red, and an inner ring of delicate, petal-like structures. This tropical-looking Asiatic Lily has a compact habit, ideal for growing in patio containers or for edging paths and borders.